I have to apologize…

My concerns about the budget last week were truly out of place. Although I have not heard any news about the Council sitting down in public and working out a solution to the $51 million budget shortfall, I guess something is going on.

I know Members of the Council have been quoted in the newspaper about how the budget problems are compounding week by week as nothing gets done, but surely they must have a plan and the newspapers are just slow in getting the information out.

My confidence in the Council’s swift action was heightened when I saw their meeting agenda for the week. Here is a link for the Mayor & Council Study Session so you can take a look yourself:
http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/agdocs/20081104/20081104ssag.pdf

First and foremost is a discussion of the Use and Disposal of Plastic Bags. There does not seem to be anything on the agenda related to the budget, but they are a clever bunch. A solution is forthcoming.

The newspaper said pools are closing and recreation programs for children and seniors are being reduced or eliminated without Council action.

Who really cares?

Our Council is tackling the real issues of our community…plastic bags.

I am really excited!

I just received my “I’m Going Green!” sustainable canvas tote bag from the City! And what’s better, it was absolutely free!!!

If my taxes cannot go to support programs for my boys, I can at least get a free bag out of the deal – and know there is one less plastic bag in the landfill!

There are plenty of streets for our children to play on. We can all watch them play together, while we're holding the bag.